Remodeling in Elmhurst, IL — handled by one accountable team.
Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and full-home additions for Elmhurst, IL homeowners. Free on-site estimates, in-house team, 2-year warranty — in writing, on every build.
- 15+years of combined crew experience
- ZIPs 60126fully covered
- ★★★★★five-star Google reviews
- 2-yrwritten warranty
- 15+ Years Combined crew experience
- Licensed & Insured $2M general liability
- 2-Year Warranty Written, on every project
- ★★★★★ on Google five-star verified reviews
A remodeling team that comes to your home and stays accountable.
Match an Elmhurst remodel to the city permit list
The City of Elmhurst publishes a Required Permit List that reads like a remodeling checklist. Interior Remodel has its own permit type, and so do Additions/Dormers, Electrical Service, Miscellaneous Plumbing, Windows, Siding, Deck, Porch, and Drain Tile/Sump Pump. Air conditioning, furnace, and HVAC work appears for units placed in a new location, which matters when a kitchen, basement, or addition plan moves equipment. If a project type is not on the list, the city asks residents to call City Hall to confirm whether a permit is required.
The same list says permits are applied for through the city’s online portal. Contractors keep a registration with the City of Elmhurst, so it is fair to ask any contractor to confirm that registration is current before the application goes in.
Additions start with the lot
For an addition or dormer, the city’s Planning & Zoning staff can confirm the zoning on the lot, which sets allowable lot coverage and setbacks. Grading/Regrading and Drywell (stormwater management) are also on the permit list, so drainage belongs in the early scope when the footprint changes. Elmhurst adopted a Historic Preservation Ordinance in 2006 and offers a Certificate of Appropriateness application. If the house has a historic designation, ask the city whether that review applies before exterior plans are final.
How ADS prepares the estimate
ADS offers kitchen, bathroom, basement, living-room, hallway, and home-addition remodeling in Elmhurst. The first step is a free visit to measure the rooms and talk through the changes. The written estimate separates finish selections from the electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural work behind them. ADS pulls the required permits and schedules the inspections.
- A list of what must change and what can stay.
- Any plan to move appliances, fixtures, walls, or HVAC equipment.
- A plat of survey, if you have one, for addition or dormer ideas.
- Photos of finishes you like and your preferred timing.
Review the City of Elmhurst permits and forms page and confirm current requirements for your exact scope with the city before work begins.
Six remodeling services. One in-house team.
Kitchen Remodeling in Elmhurst
How ADS builds a kitchen: cabinetry lead times, the six-to-eight week sequence, the temporary kitchen, and…
See pricing & timeline →Bathroom Remodeling in Elmhurst
How ADS builds a bathroom: the sequence, who is in your house, what the written estimate…
See pricing & timeline →Basement Remodeling in Elmhurst
How ADS finishes a basement: moisture first, then framing, egress and permits, and what the written…
See pricing & timeline →Living Room Remodeling in Elmhurst
How ADS rebuilds a living room: structural changes, built-ins and floors, and what an itemized written…
See pricing & timeline →Hallway Renovations in Elmhurst
How ADS rebuilds a staircase and foyer: structure first, custom railings cut in-house, and what the…
See pricing & timeline →Home Additions Built to Last in Elmhurst
How ADS builds an addition: zoning check, engineered drawings, permits, footings and roof tie-in, and the…
See pricing & timeline →The kind of work we'd bring to Elmhurst.
Three steps from first call to keys-in-hand.
Free in-home estimate
We drive to your Elmhurst home, measure, and listen. Written scope-of-work usually within 48 hours of the visit.
Detailed written quote
Materials, finishes, written schedule — priced in person, line by line, in writing. You see where every dollar goes before you sign.
Build & final walk
Our in-house crew executes on the agreed schedule. Punch-list walkthrough, then 2-year written warranty kicks in.
Book your Elmhurst visit
We respond to most inquiries within 2 hours during business days. Estimate visit is free, with zero pressure to sign that day.
Four guarantees we put in writing — before any work begins.
Most contractor horror stories trace back to four broken promises. We close all four in our contract, not in marketing.
2-Year Workmanship Warranty
Every joint, tile, fixture, and finish is backed for two full years. If our build fails, we come back and fix it — no charge, no debate.
Free On-Site Estimates
We assess your project in person and put the estimate in writing — line by line, free, no obligation. If anything changes on site, you hear it from us first, with numbers.
Fully Licensed & Insured
Illinois-licensed contractor, $2M general liability, workers' comp on every crew member. We bring proof of insurance before we bring tools.
In-House Team — No Subs
Same crew from demo day to final walkthrough. No subcontractor handoffs, no scheduling chaos, no "the other guys did that part."
Get your free estimate in Elmhurst
We call or text back within 2 business hours, then measure at your Elmhurst home and price it in writing. No fees, no hard sell.
- Free on-site visit & written estimate
- Fixed price before work starts
- Licensed & insured · 2-year warranty
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Five questions every homeowner asks first.
Plain answers — the kind we'd give a neighbor over coffee, not the ones written for a brochure.
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How much does a typical kitchen or bathroom remodel cost?
Bathroom remodels in our area typically run $18,000–$45,000. Mid-range kitchens are usually $35,000–$80,000 — full custom kitchens can reach $120,000+. We give you a detailed estimate in writing after the in-home visit, so you see the numbers line by line before signing anything.
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How long will my project take?
A bathroom is usually 3–5 weeks from demo to final walkthrough. A standard kitchen runs 6–8 weeks. Basement finishes are 5–8 weeks. We give you a written schedule before we start — and because we use our own in-house crew, we don't lose days waiting on a subcontractor to show up.
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Do you handle the permits and inspections?
Yes — every time. We pull the permits, schedule the inspections, and meet with the inspectors. You don't deal with the village. We handle Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Lombard, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, and the rest of our service area.
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Can we live in the house during the remodel?
Almost always, yes. We seal off the work zone with plastic, set up a temporary kitchen if we're remodeling yours, vacuum daily, and do a deep clean at the end. Most clients stay in the home for the full project — we plan the sequence around your daily life.
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How do payments work?
A small deposit at signing, then progress payments tied to milestones (rough-in complete, drywall complete, final walkthrough). You never pre-pay for work that hasn't started. Final payment is only released after you sign off on the final walkthrough — not before.